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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in online education have made it possible for people all over the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massively open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the quality control for these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Ireland to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding need for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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