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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers subjects having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses. The latest advances in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to take classes online. Massive open online courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are numerous issues that online education institutions must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Congo, (Congo  – Kinshasa) to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of low motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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