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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in digital education technology enable humans in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Ireland to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders need to better understand these exciting new open education initiatives. Corporations want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this growing desire for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This book also discusses the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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