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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New gains in distance learning technology have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to consider now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators make sure that the education provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Ireland to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a demand to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better perceive these fascinating new open education experiments. Teachers want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this growing desire for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This amazing new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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