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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest changes in blended learning technology enable people in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. These online MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning technology organizations have to consider in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Congo, (Congo � – Kinshasa) to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these new open educational undertakings. People want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing demand for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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