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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take online classes. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions are dealing with now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can stakeholders be assured that the education provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Ireland to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a increasing demand to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these promising new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this expanding demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This gripping new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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