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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about issues regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in distance learning technology have provided the means for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology organizations are dealing with today because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Congo, (Congo  – Kinshasa) to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more available there is a desideratum to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders need to better grasp these significant new open educational initiatives. Students want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this developing demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also describes the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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