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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in e-learning have enabled students in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. These massively open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can we be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Congo, (Congo  – Brazzaville) to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle issues like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this demand for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This interesting new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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