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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in learning technology have empowered students in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning institutions must deal with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can educators certify that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Congo, (Congo  – Kinshasa) to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Scientists want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this developing desire for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This thrilling new book also explores the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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