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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in e-learning technology have provided the means for students all over the world to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we assure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Ireland to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp these intriguing new open education experiments. Lecturers want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desire for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also reviews the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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