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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in online learning technology have enabled people all around the world to take part in courses online. These massive online courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online education organizations are having to consider now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the training provided by these MOOCs is good? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Ireland to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more available there is a increasing demand to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders would like to better understand these important new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing need for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This new book also investigates the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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