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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in blended learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Ireland to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants want to understand these important new open education endeavours. Students want to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This definitive new book also describes the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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