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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in blended learning technology are empowering people in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Congo, (Congo  – Kinshasa) to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open education experiments. Academics want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desideratum for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also explores the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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