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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in online learning technology are enabling people all around the world to participate in classes online. These massive open courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Ireland to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a need to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open education ventures. Scholars want to grasp how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this demand for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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