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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in distance learning technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology organizations are dealing with today because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Ireland to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants need to better grasp these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing need for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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