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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in distance learning technology are providing the means for students in nations all aver the world to take online classes. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. Massive open online courses are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning institutions are having to struggle with today because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Ireland to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage low motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of these open educational experiments. Academics want to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this desire for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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