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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in distance learning technology make it possible for students all over the world to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Ireland to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle issues like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants desire to better understand these fascinating new open education endeavours. Students want to better understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing desideratum for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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