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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in online learning have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning technology organizations are having to deal with today because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Ireland to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on low motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp these fascinating new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this expanding desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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