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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in electronic educational technology have made it possible for students all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. There are a lot of subjects that elearning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality of these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Congo, (Congo  – Brazzaville) to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open education ventures. Everyone wants to know how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this developing desideratum for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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