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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New advancements in online learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can organizations assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Congo, (Congo  – Kinshasa) to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants desire to better comprehend these interesting new open education ventures. People want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing need for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also studies the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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