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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores subjects regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in technology-enhanced learning are empowering students in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOC courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning organizations have to struggle with now that online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Ireland to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open education experiments. Intellectuals want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this crescive desire for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also explores the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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