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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in technology-enhanced learning have empowered people in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. These massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology organizations are considering more than ever because learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is good? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Ireland to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a demand to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these significant new open education ventures. Public servants want to know how massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding demand for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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