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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in distance learning are making it possible for humans in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. MOOC classes are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning organizations have to consider in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Congo, (Congo  – Kinshasa) to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a demand to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these promising new open education ventures. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this desire for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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