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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern changes in online education have empowered learners in nations all aver the world to take online courses. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning technology institutions have to consider now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Ireland to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders would like to better perceive these promising new open education undertakings. Lecturers want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desire for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This book also articulates the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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