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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are empowering humans in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. These online MOOCs are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Ireland to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these important new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to better understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also addresses the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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