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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in blended learning have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology institutions are having to consider now that online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Ireland to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing necessity to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open education ventures. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desideratum for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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