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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in digital education technology have made it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are several topics that blended learning organizations must deal with today because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Ireland to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these important new open education ventures. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing desire for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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