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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new improvements in e-learning technology enable learners in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning organizations are struggling with now that distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is decent? How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Ireland to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open education initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Educators want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this crescive desideratum for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This exciting new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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