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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates topics pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning organizations have to deal with now that elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations assure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Ireland to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open educational ventures. Corporations want to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this expanding desire for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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