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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in elearning enable students in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology organizations have to consider now that online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Ireland to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand these promising new open education undertakings. Lecturers want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this developing demand for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also addresses the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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