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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes subjects relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses. New evolvements in elearning have made it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning institutions are struggling with now that elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Congo, (Congo  – Kinshasa) to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants desire to better understand these significant new open education ventures. Scientists want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing need for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This book also describes the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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