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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews topics having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in distance learning technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning institutions are considering more than ever because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of these massive open online courses is all right? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? 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 institutions like Niger to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a desire to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this expanding need for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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