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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses. Recent changes in online learning are making it possible for students in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the education provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Ireland to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desire to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this need for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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