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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in blended learning technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOCs are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning organizations are having to consider today because elearning technology is advancing so fast. MOOCs support interactions between students and professors with user forums and other forms of online communities. How can organizations certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Ireland to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding desideratum to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants would like to better perceive these promising new open education initiatives. Educators want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also deals with the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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