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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent advances in learning technology are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education institutions have to consider now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Ireland to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage low learner motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to perceive how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this desire for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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