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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in blended learning technology enable people in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online education organizations have to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants ensure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Ireland to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive these important new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desideratum for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also examines the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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