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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in online learning technology are providing the means for humans in nations all aver the world to take online courses. These MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning institutions are having to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations guarantee that the education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Congo, (Congo � – Kinshasa) to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand these important new open education ventures. Everyone wants to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This amazing new book also deals with the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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