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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes issues relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in blended learning technology are providing the means for learners all around the world to take part in online classes. These MOOCs are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning institutions have to struggle with now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can participants assure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by organizations like Ireland to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders want to understand these interesting new open educational ventures. Academics want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing desideratum for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also articulates the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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