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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in online learning technology are enabling people all over the world to take online classes. These MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several issues that online learning organizations are considering now that online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is decent? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Congo, (Congo  – Brazzaville) to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding desideratum to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Everybody wants to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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