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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New evolvements in blended learning technology make it possible for humans all over the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology institutions are having to attend to now that blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Congo, (Congo  – Brazzaville) to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand these significant new open education initiatives. People want to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this desideratum for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This interesting new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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