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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with topics pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in elearning technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These massive online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education institutions have to consider now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Congo, (Congo  – Kinshasa) to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle low motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open educational experiments. Students want to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this crescive need for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also articulates the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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