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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern changes in elearning have provided the means for humans in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Ireland to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This exciting new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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