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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. These massive open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. There are a lot of subjects that elearning technology institutions are dealing with now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Congo, (Congo  – Kinshasa) to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desideratum to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders would like to better understand these new open education initiatives. Instructors want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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