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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in electronic education technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These massive open courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that blended learning organizations are having to consider now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the quality of these MOOCs is good? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Congo, (Congo  – Brazzaville) to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about these new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this demand for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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