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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for learners all over the world to participate in classes online. These massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book also documents active learning solutions that can help motivate students to engage in more productive learning experiences. There are a lot of issues that distance learning institutions have to consider today because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Ireland to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants would like to better comprehend these significant new open education initiatives. Academics want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding demand for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This amazing new book also considers 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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