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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in online education are making it possible for students all around the world to take classes online. MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning institutions are having to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is adequate? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Ireland to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these new open education endeavours. Scientists want to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this developing demand for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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