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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in distance learning technology are empowering humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Congo, (Congo  – Brazzaville) to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants need to understand these fascinating new open educational ventures. Scholars want to grasp how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive need for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also describes the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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