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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that talks about issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent gains in online learning are empowering learners in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education institutions are having to consider today because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions guarantee that the education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Ireland to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp these compelling new open education undertakings. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This sensational new book also describes the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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