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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern developments in electronic educational technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Ireland to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of poor motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Everybody wants to understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also considers the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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