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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in online education technology have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology institutions have to struggle with today because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can teachers certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is all right? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Ireland to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Educators want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this expanding need for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also talks about the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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