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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses issues having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses. New evolvements in distance learning technology are empowering learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning organizations must deal with now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can institutions make sure that the quality of these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Ireland to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a developing need to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desire for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also deals with the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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