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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in digital education technology have provided the means for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. These massive open online courses are typically free for students 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 a variety of subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the quality control for these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Congo, (Congo  – Kinshasa) to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like low motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a demand to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these new open educational endeavours. Students want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this growing need for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also articulates the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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