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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in distance learning technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning organizations are dealing with today because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Congo, (Congo  – Kinshasa) to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Scholars want to grasp how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this increasing need for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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