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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in electronic education technology have made it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These massive online courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Congo, (Congo  – Brazzaville) to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this growing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also examines the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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