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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in online learning make it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. These massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning institutions are considering today because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Ireland to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these open educational initiatives. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing need for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This new book also deals with the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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