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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates subjects relating to open education resources and massive open online courses. Brand new changes in online learning enable humans all over the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education organizations are considering more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Ireland to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Scholars and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive desire for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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