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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New advances in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOCs are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning technology organizations are struggling with today because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Ireland to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also explores the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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