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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in electronic educational technology have empowered learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology organizations have to consider today because online learning technology is developing so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can educators be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Ireland to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Scientists want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this need for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This amazing new book also reviews the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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