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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in online education technology have provided the means for learners all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Congo, (Congo  – Kinshasa) to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Instructors want to perceive how massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this growing desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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