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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take classes online. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Congo, (Congo  – Brazzaville) to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp these significant new open educational experiments. Educators want to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this need for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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