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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in technology-enhanced learning are enabling humans in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers guarantee that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Ireland to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this expanding need for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This sensational new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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