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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in elearning technology have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning organizations must deal with now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Ireland to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this developing demand for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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