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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for people all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Ireland to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing desire for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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