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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in e-learning have provided the means for people all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning organizations must deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Congo, (Congo  – Kinshasa) to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp these significant new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this increasing demand for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also researches the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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