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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in electronic education technology enable students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can we assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Congo, (Congo  – Brazzaville) to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more available there is a developing demand to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders need to better comprehend these important new open education ventures. Scientists want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this developing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also examines the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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