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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in blended learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to take classes online. Massively open online courses are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators guarantee that the education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Ireland to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand these compelling new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desire for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This amazing new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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