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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in elearning technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of these MOOCs is passable? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Ireland to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open education undertakings. Everyone wants to better understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this crescive demand for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This interesting new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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