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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in online learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a variety of issues that elearning institutions have to deal with today because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Ireland to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open education ventures. Public servants want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this growing desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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