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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in distance learning make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOCs are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning institutions are dealing with today because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Congo, (Congo  – Kinshasa) to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing need for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This amazing new book also considers the major 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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