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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in online learning technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology institutions have to deal with now that e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is good? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Congo, (Congo  – Brazzaville) to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants want to understand these important new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desideratum for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also describes the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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