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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in distance learning technology have enabled students in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Ireland to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants want to understand these exciting new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this crescive need for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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