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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in elearning have enabled people in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These online MOOCs are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning institutions are having to consider today because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Congo, (Congo  – Brazzaville) to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a developing need to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders need to understand these significant new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this crescive need for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This new book also explores the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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