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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in e-learning technology have provided the means for people all over the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC classes are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Congo, (Congo  – Kinshasa) to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Students want to grasp how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this growing desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also deals with the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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