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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in online learning have enabled learners in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the quality of these massive open online courses is passable? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Ireland to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Students want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also studies the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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