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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in blended learning have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with today because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can we certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Ireland to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning becomes more procurable there is a growing need to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this desire for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This amazing new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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