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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in elearning technology are providing the means for humans all around the world to take online classes. These massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to struggle with today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can we be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Ireland to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants want to understand these significant new open education initiatives. Academics want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing demand for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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