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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in learning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. These MOOCs are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Congo, (Congo  – Brazzaville) to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants need to better comprehend these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Universities want to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desire for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This new book also describes the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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