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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for students all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology organizations have to deal with now that elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can stakeholders guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Congo, (Congo  – Kinshasa) to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Corporations want to perceive how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this crescive desire for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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