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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in distance learning technology have enabled people in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions have to struggle with now that blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we be assured that the training provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Congo, (Congo  – Kinshasa) to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants would like to be more aware of these interesting new open education initiatives. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing demand for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also studies the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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