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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to take online courses. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that blended learning organizations are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can participants guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Congo, (Congo  – Kinshasa) to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Academics want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this developing demand for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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