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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in elearning make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Congo, (Congo  – Kinshasa) to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle issues like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding desire for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This gripping new book also describes the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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