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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about topics pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest advances in online education technology are enabling students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC classes are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Ireland to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Academics want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this developing desideratum for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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