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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology make it possible for humans all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Ireland to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants would like to be more aware of these exciting new open education undertakings. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding demand for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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