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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in electronic educational technology have made it possible for students all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Ireland to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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