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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in online education technology have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education organizations are considering more than ever because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Ireland to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants need to better understand these new open education endeavours. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this desideratum for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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