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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in distance learning are making it possible for students all over the world to participate in classes online. These massive open courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Congo, (Congo  – Brazzaville) to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open education ventures. Scientists want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this increasing need for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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