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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in electronic educational technology have enabled humans in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These online MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning technology institutions are having to consider today because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants be assured that the education provided by these MOOCs is all right? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Ireland to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Instructors want to know how massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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