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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology are enabling learners in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology organizations have to struggle with today because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is all right? How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Ireland to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a necessity to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. People want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this desire for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This interesting new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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