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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in elearning have provided the means for humans all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education organizations are struggling with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can stakeholders be assured that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Congo, (Congo  – Kinshasa) to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor student motivation and high student attrition?

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