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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in online learning technology are providing the means for humans in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. These online MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning organizations are having to deal with now that distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Ireland to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Students and numerous other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to grasp how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this increasing desire for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This amazing new book also talks about the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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