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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in e-learning technology have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning organizations have to consider today because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the quality of these massively open online courses is adequate? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Ireland to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open educational ventures. Trainers want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this crescive desideratum for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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