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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in online learning technology are enabling learners all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Ireland to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants would like to understand these interesting new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this desire for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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