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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in elearning are enabling humans all over the world to take part in online classes. Massive open online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that distance learning organizations have to consider now that learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Ireland to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. Academics want to understand how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this demand for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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