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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in digital education technology have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are numerous issues that distance learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants assure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Ireland to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a desire to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of these significant new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this desideratum for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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