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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in electronic educational technology make it possible for people all over the world to take part in courses online. MOOC classes are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators assure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Ireland to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage issues like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Universities want to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this need for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also deals with the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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