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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses topics pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in blended learning technology are enabling people in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Ireland to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders want to understand these significant new open education endeavours. Researchers want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing demand for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also researches the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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