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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in distance learning have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These massive open online courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that online education technology is improving so fast. How can organizations be assured that the education provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Chad to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of low motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these significant new open education initiatives. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this demand for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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