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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advances in electronic education technology enable learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology institutions have to deal with today because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Ireland to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle low student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more procurable there is a need to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This scholarly new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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