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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in e-learning have empowered people in every nation on earth to take classes online. These MOOCs are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning organizations are dealing with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Ireland to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding necessity to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Scholars want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also addresses the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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