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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in blended learning make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning organizations have to consider today because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Congo, (Congo  – Kinshasa) to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants would like to better perceive these exciting new open education initiatives. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this crescive demand for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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