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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in electronic educational technology have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. These online MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning institutions are having to consider today because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Congo, (Congo  – Brazzaville) to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can institutions deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a need to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open education initiatives. Scientists want to grasp how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing desire for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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