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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in e-learning have provided the means for humans in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning technology institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can participants assure that the quality of these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Congo, (Congo  – Kinshasa) to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage issues like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Instructors want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To satisfy this growing desideratum for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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