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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in elearning technology make it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education institutions have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Congo, (Congo  – Kinshasa) to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants need to be more aware of these intriguing new open education experiments. Corporations want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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