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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates subjects regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses. New advancements in elearning technology are enabling students in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology organizations have to consider today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is good? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Ireland to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desideratum to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this expanding need for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also researches the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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