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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. These massively open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Ireland to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Students want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this desideratum for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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