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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in digital education technology have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not 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 several topics that learning technology institutions are having to deal with now that learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions guarantee that the education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Congo, (Congo  – Kinshasa) to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with low student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Universities want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this crescive need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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