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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for learners all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology organizations are having to deal with now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can we ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Congo, (Congo  – Kinshasa) to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a desire to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this growing demand for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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