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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in distance learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These massive online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Congo, (Congo  – Brazzaville) to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Researchers want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this demand for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This sensational new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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