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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in blended learning technology have empowered learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning organizations are struggling with now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Ireland to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Students want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this expanding demand for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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