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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews topics regarding open education resources and massive open online courses. New advancements in learning technology have empowered people all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education organizations are dealing with now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Ireland to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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