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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes subjects having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in elearning technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many subjects that learning technology organizations must deal with now that distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Ireland to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage poor motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more available there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders would like to better perceive these open educational endeavours. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. People want to perceive how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this need for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also researches the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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