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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Ireland to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to know how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this need for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also examines the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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