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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are enabling humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These online MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning organizations are dealing with now that online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the training provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Ireland to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Educators want to grasp how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing desire for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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