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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent developments in blended learning technology are empowering people in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. These massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we assure that the quality of these massive open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Congo, (Congo  – Kinshasa) to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a growing need to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing demand for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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