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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in distance learning technology have enabled people all around the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions must deal with in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Congo, (Congo  – Kinshasa) to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. People want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this increasing need for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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