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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in distance learning have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to take classes online. These MOOCs are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning organizations are struggling with now that online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can we assure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is passable? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Ireland to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open educational experiments. Educators want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this increasing demand for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This amazing new book also talks about the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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