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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent gains in distance learning technology have empowered people all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants certify that the education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Ireland to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this desire for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also investigates the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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