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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in blended learning technology are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality of these MOOC classes is respectable? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Congo, (Congo  – Brazzaville) to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants would like to understand these new open educational endeavours. Professors want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing need for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also reviews the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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