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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New improvements in online education technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Ireland to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants desire to better perceive these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Academics want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing need for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also considers the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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