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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for humans all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education organizations are struggling with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can we be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Ireland to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators manage issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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