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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in learning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. These online MOOCs are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? 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 Malawi to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open education endeavours. Researchers want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing desideratum for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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