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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that talks about issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in distance learning technology have empowered humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so quickly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can teachers make sure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Congo, (Congo  – Brazzaville) to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle issues like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants would like to better grasp these open educational ventures. Teachers want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this desideratum for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also explores the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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