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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for humans all over the world to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to attend to today because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can we assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Ireland to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants would like to understand these exciting new open educational experiments. People want to understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing need for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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