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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in online education technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning organizations have to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can institutions certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Ireland to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This book also describes the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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