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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in blended learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOC courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several issues that elearning technology organizations are having to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can organizations assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Congo, (Congo  – Brazzaville) to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders need to better perceive these new open educational ventures. Professors want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this crescive desideratum for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also describes the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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