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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in distance learning are empowering people all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is good? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Congo, (Congo  – Kinshasa) to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing demand for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This new book also explores the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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