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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in electronic educational technology have empowered learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is good? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Ireland to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants manage issues like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more available there is a growing desire to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education experiments. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desire for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This book also discusses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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