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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers issues pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in technology-enhanced learning are empowering people in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. Massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning organizations are having to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Ireland to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a demand to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. People want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this expanding need for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also investigates the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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