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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in distance learning are empowering people in all parts of the world to take online classes. These MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Ireland to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these important new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this increasing desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also studies the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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