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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advances in online learning technology have provided the means for students all around the world to take courses via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Ireland to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle issues like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand these open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to know how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this developing desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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