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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern improvements in learning technology make it possible for students in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. MOOCs are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can educators certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Ireland to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This amazing new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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