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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in technology-enhanced learning have enabled learners in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology organizations are dealing with now that elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Ireland to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open educational experiments. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding desideratum for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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