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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in electronic educational technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that blended learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Ireland to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these open educational experiments. Everyone wants to comprehend how massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this need for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also deals with the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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