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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates topics pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in distance learning technology enable humans in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOCs are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning organizations are struggling with now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Ireland to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants want to be more aware of these compelling new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this desideratum for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also describes the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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