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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in e-learning have enabled learners in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning technology institutions have to consider today because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can stakeholders certify that the training provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Ireland to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. Scientists want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this growing desire for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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