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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in technology-enhanced learning are enabling students all around the world to participate in online courses. Massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning institutions have to deal with now that blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality of these massive open online courses is respectable? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Congo, (Congo  – Brazzaville) to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Educators want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing need for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This exciting new book also studies the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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