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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in learning technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology institutions are having to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the education provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Ireland to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open education experiments. Students want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this developing desire for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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