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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New developments in distance learning technology have enabled learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. Massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning organizations are considering in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can we certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Ireland to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can teachers manage issues like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these promising new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desire for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also researches the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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