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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in distance learning have provided the means for learners all around the world to take classes online. These massive online courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology institutions are struggling with now that distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Congo, (Congo  – Kinshasa) to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this increasing desire for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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