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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advances in distance learning technology are enabling people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education organizations are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Ireland to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these open education initiatives. Everybody wants to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desire for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also examines the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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