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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in electronic educational technology have made it possible for learners in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach 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 organizations like Ireland to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Scientists want to grasp how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this expanding need for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This book also describes the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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