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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores subjects having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in learning technology are empowering learners in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a variety of subjects that online education institutions must deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by institutions like Congo, (Congo  – Brazzaville) to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open educational experiments. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this demand for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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