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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in e-learning technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take online courses. These online MOOCs are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning institutions have to deal with today because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Congo, (Congo  – Brazzaville) to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open education experiments. People want to better understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this expanding need for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also addresses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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