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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in blended learning technology are empowering learners all around the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that blended learning institutions are considering today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can educators assure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is good? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Ireland to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants need to better comprehend these compelling new open education endeavours. People want to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this increasing demand for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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