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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in distance learning have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. Massive open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a lot of subjects that elearning organizations are having to consider now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality control for these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Ireland to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a increasing desideratum to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this developing desire for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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