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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in elearning technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning institutions must deal with in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Ireland to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Students want to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this expanding desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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