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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in blended learning are providing the means for students in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Congo, (Congo  – Brazzaville) to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding demand for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This book also investigates the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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