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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in e-learning technology have enabled learners all over the world to participate in classes online. MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning organizations are having to consider today because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? 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 institutions like Somaliland to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp these fascinating new open education undertakings. Academics want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this need for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also examines the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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