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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in learning technology are empowering humans in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Ireland to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open educational ventures. Academics want to understand how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this expanding need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This exciting new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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