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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in digital education technology are making it possible for humans in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. These massive online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several topics that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality control for these MOOCs is good? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Ireland to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other participants would like to be more aware of these promising new open educational undertakings. Everybody wants to better understand how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this crescive demand for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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