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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses subjects regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in online education technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What strategies are being used by institutions like Congo, (Congo  – Brazzaville) to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a demand to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants want to better understand these new open educational initiatives. Educators want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing demand for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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