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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in e-learning have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can we make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Congo, (Congo  – Brazzaville) to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desideratum for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also examines the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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