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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in elearning technology make it possible for people all over the world to be participants in online courses. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Ireland to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a desire to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants desire to better grasp these exciting new open educational ventures. Students want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding desire for details the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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