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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses. The latest gains in distance learning are empowering learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC classes are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology institutions must deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Congo, (Congo  – Kinshasa) to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this need for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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