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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in blended learning have enabled students in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants certify that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Congo, (Congo  – Brazzaville) to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a desire to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand these fascinating new open education initiatives. Students want to understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this crescive desideratum for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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