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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in distance learning are providing the means for students all over the world to take courses online. These online MOOC courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Congo, (Congo  – Brazzaville) to conduct these MOOCs? How can we get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Academics want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing need for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also analyzes the 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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