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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in online education technology have provided the means for students all over the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOCs are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Ireland to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants manage inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp these interesting new open education initiatives. Scientists want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing demand for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This exciting new book also explores the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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