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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in distance learning technology have enabled humans in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These online MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality of these MOOC classes is all right? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Congo, (Congo  – Brazzaville) to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing need for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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