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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in online learning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take online classes. These massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that learning technology organizations are having to attend to today because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Ireland to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this developing demand for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also articulates the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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