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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in distance learning have enabled learners all over the world to take online courses. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning organizations are considering now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. MOOCs support interactions between students and professors with user forums and other forms of online communities. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Ireland to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a need to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Researchers want to know how these massive open online courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this growing demand for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also articulates the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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