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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning organizations are having to attend to today because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we assure that the education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Ireland to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Researchers want to comprehend how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this increasing need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This amazing new book also reviews the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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