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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores subjects regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in learning technology have empowered learners all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning institutions have to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Congo, (Congo  – Kinshasa) to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these important new open education endeavours. Researchers want to better understand how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this expanding desire for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also articulates the controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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