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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in elearning have made it possible for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOC classes are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Ireland to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand these fascinating new open education ventures. Students want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this increasing desideratum for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also considers the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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