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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in online education have made it possible for people all over the world to take part in online courses. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning organizations have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can participants assure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Ireland to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants desire to better perceive these significant new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also studies the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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