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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in elearning technology enable students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. MOOC classes are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is good? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Congo, (Congo  – Brazzaville) to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Educators want to understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this developing need for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This amazing new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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