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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology are enabling learners in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are several subjects that elearning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Congo, (Congo  – Kinshasa) to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants need to better comprehend these compelling new open education ventures. Everybody wants to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing desideratum for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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