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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in technology-enhanced learning are empowering humans all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Congo, (Congo  – Kinshasa) to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Academics want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this desire for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This authoritative new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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