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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in distance learning technology are empowering people in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive open courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online education institutions are struggling with now that distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators assure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Ireland to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational experiments. Educators want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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