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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in online learning technology have enabled learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many topics that learning technology institutions are considering in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Ireland to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants manage poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open education undertakings. Universities want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this growing demand for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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