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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in blended learning technology are providing the means for students all over the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning organizations have to struggle with today because online education technology is improving so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Ireland to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to grasp how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this crescive demand for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This amazing new book also analyzes the controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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