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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in distance learning technology have made it possible for humans all over the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book also documents active learning solutions that can help motivate students to engage in more productive learning experiences. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Ireland to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these exciting new open education experiments. Trainers want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desire for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also examines the controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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