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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New changes in learning technology are making it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. MOOCs are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning institutions must deal with now that distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Ireland to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of these important new open educational experiments. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desideratum for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also considers the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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