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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in blended learning technology have empowered learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology institutions are struggling with now that distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Ireland to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants handle issues like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp these compelling new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this growing desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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