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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in distance learning are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Congo, (Congo  – Kinshasa) to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this increasing need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also studies the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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