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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in distance learning technology are empowering students in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning technology institutions are considering now that learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is good? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Congo, (Congo  – Kinshasa) to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Scholars want to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this growing need for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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