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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for students all around the world to take courses online. MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology institutions are dealing with now that online education technology is improving so quickly. How can educators make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Ireland to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a necessity to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these new open education ventures. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This book also investigates the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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