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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for people all over the world to take online courses. These massive open courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning organizations are considering now that blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality control for these massive open online courses is adequate? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Ireland to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing desideratum for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also examines the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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