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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in elearning are providing the means for humans all over the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is good? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Ireland to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. People want to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desideratum for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also researches the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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