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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates issues regarding open education resources and massively open online courses. Brand new advancements in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for students in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These massive online courses are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Ireland to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other participants desire to better perceive these compelling new open education endeavours. Lecturers want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also describes the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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