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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in learning technology have made it possible for humans all around the world to take part in classes online. Massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning institutions must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can participants be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Congo, (Congo  – Brazzaville) to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants would like to better perceive these exciting new open education initiatives. People want to understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this crescive desire for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also researches the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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