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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New advancements in online education technology are empowering people in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOC courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology institutions have to consider today because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators certify that the education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Ireland to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education experiments. Educators want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also addresses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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