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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in online education are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive open courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Ireland to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on low motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp these intriguing new open education experiments. Corporations want to perceive how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this developing need for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This amazing new book also examines the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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