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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in e-learning technology are empowering learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology institutions have to consider today because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we ensure that the quality of these MOOC courses is decent? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Ireland to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we manage issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing demand to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open education undertakings. People want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this increasing need for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also studies the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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