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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new gains in learning technology are enabling people in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. These MOOCs are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Congo, (Congo  – Brazzaville) to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Academics and many other stakeholders want to better grasp these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this desire for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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