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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates topics having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in blended learning technology are enabling people all around the world to participate in classes online. These massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Ireland to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these new open education ventures. Instructors want to perceive how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this growing demand for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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