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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates topics relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses. New advancements in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners all over the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are customarily free for learners 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 many topics that blended learning organizations have to consider today because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Congo, (Congo  – Kinshasa) to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these open education initiatives. Educators want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this growing need for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This book also researches the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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