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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent changes in elearning have enabled learners in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOC courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Ireland to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a necessity to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Scholars want to perceive how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This interesting new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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