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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in digital education technology have made it possible for people all around the world to participate in online courses. MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning organizations must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Congo, (Congo  – Brazzaville) to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Trainers want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding desideratum for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This amazing new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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