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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New developments in blended learning technology make it possible for students all around the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Ireland to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Teachers want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing demand for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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