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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in e-learning technology have enabled students all over the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with today because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is decent? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Congo, (Congo  – Brazzaville) to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle issues like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing demand to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Academics want to know how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this growing desire for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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