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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in distance learning technology are enabling humans all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning organizations are dealing with today because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Congo, (Congo  – Kinshasa) to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle low motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants would like to better grasp these compelling new open education initiatives. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also describes the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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