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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Ireland to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a desire to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. People want to perceive how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This interesting new book also reviews the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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