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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in blended learning technology have empowered learners in all parts of the world to take online classes. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology organizations are dealing with now that online education technology is developing so swiftly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can educators be assured that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Congo, (Congo  – Kinshasa) to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage issues like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of these promising new open education initiatives. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This exciting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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