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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in online education are empowering students all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider now that blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is adequate? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like Ireland to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing necessity to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this need for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also describes the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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