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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in digital education technology make it possible for people all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online education organizations are having to deal with now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can we certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Congo, (Congo  – Brazzaville) to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders need to understand these important new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to grasp how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desire for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This new book also researches the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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