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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in distance learning technology have enabled students in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning organizations must deal with in 2015 because learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is passable? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Congo, (Congo  – Kinshasa) to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open education undertakings. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing need for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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