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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in online learning are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. MOOC classes are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning institutions must deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we assure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Congo, (Congo  – Kinshasa) to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants get a handle on poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and many other participants want to better understand these compelling new open educational experiments. Students want to understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this developing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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