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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in distance learning are empowering people all over the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology organizations are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can we make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like Ireland to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend these open education undertakings. Scholars want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing desire for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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