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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in learning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Ireland to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a need to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of these promising new open education ventures. Universities want to perceive how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this increasing desideratum for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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