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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New gains in distance learning technology have enabled people all around the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Ireland to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a demand to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders want to understand these fascinating new open educational ventures. Instructors want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this increasing desire for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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