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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in technology-enhanced learning are empowering people all over the world to participate in online courses. These massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning institutions must deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Ireland to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To handle this increasing demand for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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