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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in distance learning make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are numerous issues that learning technology institutions must deal with today because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Ireland to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a desire to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about these new open education ventures. Educators want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing demand for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also articulates the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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