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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in e-learning have empowered students in nations all aver the world to take courses online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOC classes are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the education provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Ireland to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning becomes more prolific there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this growing desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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