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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in online education make it possible for humans in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. MOOC courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology organizations are having to deal with today because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Congo, (Congo  – Kinshasa) to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants desire to better understand these fascinating new open educational experiments. Scholars want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing need for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This exciting new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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