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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in e-learning technology have made it possible for learners all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering more than ever because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Ireland to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle problems like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp these intriguing new open education ventures. Trainers want to perceive how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this developing demand for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also researches the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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