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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in electronic education technology are providing the means for learners all over the world to take part in online classes. These massive online courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can stakeholders guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Congo, (Congo  – Brazzaville) to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with low motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a growing demand to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open education endeavours. Teachers want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing need for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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