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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in e-learning technology have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to take classes online. These MOOC courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology institutions must deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can institutions certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Ireland to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this crescive demand for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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