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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses. The latest developments in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of these MOOC courses is all right? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different strategies are being used by organizations like Somalia to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants desire to better perceive these compelling new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this growing desideratum for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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