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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in technology-enhanced learning are empowering learners in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. These MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book also documents active learning solutions that can help motivate students to engage in more productive learning experiences. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology organizations are considering today because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Congo, (Congo  – Kinshasa) to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Educators want to understand how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this expanding desire for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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