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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in online learning have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These massive online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that distance learning organizations are having to attend to now that distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Congo, (Congo  – Kinshasa) to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle low student motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open education ventures. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this developing desire for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also studies the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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