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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that researches subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New advances in technology-enhanced learning are enabling humans in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOC classes are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Ireland to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants want to better perceive these important new open education experiments. Educators want to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also reviews the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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