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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in blended learning technology are empowering people in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Ireland to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage issues like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants need to better perceive these exciting new open education endeavours. Academics want to grasp how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this crescive need for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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