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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent changes in blended learning have provided the means for learners all around the world to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning organizations have to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can participants assure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Ireland to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to comprehend how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this expanding desideratum for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This authoritative new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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