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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New changes in distance learning have made it possible for learners in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Ireland to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can stakeholders manage issues like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a demand to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this expanding desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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