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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest changes in online learning technology are enabling people all around the world to participate in online classes. MOOC classes are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are numerous subjects that online learning organizations are having to struggle with today because distance learning technology is developing so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can institutions ensure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can participants guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Ireland to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a need to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desideratum for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This intriguing new book also examines the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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