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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in online education make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Congo, (Congo  – Kinshasa) to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle problems like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants need to better perceive these exciting new open educational endeavours. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Scientists want to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this need for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This intriguing new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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