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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in e-learning technology have enabled students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Ireland to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. People want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this developing desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This definitive new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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