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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in online education have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. These MOOCs are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online education institutions are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Ireland to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage issues like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better perceive these exciting new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this expanding need for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This sensational new book also researches the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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