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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in digital education technology have made it possible for learners all over the world to take part in classes online. These MOOCs are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different business models are being used by organizations like Congo, (Congo  – Kinshasa) to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of low motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Professors want to perceive how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this growing need for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also studies the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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