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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in blended learning technology have empowered people in nations all aver the world to take courses online. These massive open courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are several subjects that e-learning technology institutions are considering now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Ireland to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Academics want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this increasing need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This book also articulates the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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