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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in distance learning technology make it possible for people all around the world to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education organizations are having to deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Ireland to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desideratum to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand these important new open education initiatives. Teachers want to perceive how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this demand for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also describes the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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