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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in learning technology are providing the means for learners in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. Massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering today because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the education provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Congo, (Congo  – Brazzaville) to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Researchers want to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this expanding demand for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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