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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for people all over the world to take courses online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology organizations must deal with today because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality control for these massive open online courses is passable? How can students guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Congo, (Congo  – Kinshasa) to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

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