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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern gains in online learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to take classes online. These massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning institutions are having to deal with now that learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Ireland to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Public servants want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this developing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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