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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in online learning enable humans in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education institutions have to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Congo, (Congo  – Kinshasa) to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a need to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these new open education endeavours. Scholars want to understand how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this increasing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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