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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes subjects relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in technology-enhanced learning have enabled learners all around the world to take courses online. These massive online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning organizations have to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Ireland to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of low motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these important new open education undertakings. Academics want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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