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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New gains in e-learning technology make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. These massive open courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology organizations are having to consider today because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Ireland to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on low student motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants desire to better perceive these promising new open education initiatives. Academics want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also studies the key controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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