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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in online education technology make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. Massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not always 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 quite a few topics that elearning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Congo, (Congo  – Kinshasa) to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand these open educational undertakings. People want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This thrilling new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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