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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in online learning technology are empowering people in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. These massive open courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology institutions are considering now that learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the quality of these massively open online courses is decent? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Ireland to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders desire to understand these open education initiatives. Students want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing need for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This amazing new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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