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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in elearning technology are enabling students in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Ireland to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand these intriguing new open educational ventures. Scholars want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this demand for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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