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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in blended learning technology enable people all over the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning organizations are dealing with now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can teachers ensure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Ireland to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these compelling new open educational experiments. Educators want to grasp how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding demand for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This amazing new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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