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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advances in distance learning technology are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOCs are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations assure that the quality of these massively open online courses is decent? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Ireland to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open educational endeavours. People want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing demand for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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