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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates subjects pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for humans all over the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can institutions certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Congo, (Congo  – Brazzaville) to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open educational endeavours. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Educators want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing demand for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This amazing new book also deals with the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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