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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in distance learning are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to take classes online. These online MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning organizations must deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Ireland to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants need to better understand these promising new open education endeavours. People want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing desideratum for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This gripping new book also investigates the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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