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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that talks about issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in online education technology are providing the means for humans in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Ireland to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of low student motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this increasing need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This book also articulates 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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