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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in electronic educational technology have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology institutions are having to deal with today because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What business strategies are being used by institutions like Ireland to conduct these massive open online courses? How can we manage issues like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders need to better perceive these intriguing new open education undertakings. Instructors want to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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