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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a variety of issues that online learning institutions are considering today because online education technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the training provided by these MOOC courses is decent? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Ireland to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these new open education endeavours. People want to grasp how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this growing demand for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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