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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in online learning technology are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. MOOCs are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning organizations are dealing with now that distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? MOOCs are a form of distance education. This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Ireland to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to grasp how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this desire for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also reviews the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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