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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in online learning have enabled students in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Congo, (Congo  – Brazzaville) to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these important new open education endeavours. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desideratum for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also investigates the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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