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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in elearning are providing the means for students all around the world to be participants in online classes. Massive open online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Ireland to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of low motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this desideratum for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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