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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates issues pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for humans all over the world to take online courses. Massive open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning organizations must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can institutions assure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Congo, (Congo  – Brazzaville) to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this developing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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