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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in digital education technology are empowering humans all over the world to take courses online. Massive open online courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Ireland to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a demand to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders want to better understand these interesting new open education endeavours. Lecturers want to perceive how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this desire for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also researches the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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