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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in distance learning technology have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering now that blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can organizations guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Congo, (Congo  – Kinshasa) to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other participants need to understand these compelling new open education undertakings. People want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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