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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in online learning make it possible for learners all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning organizations are considering in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can we certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is passable? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Congo, (Congo  – Kinshasa) to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Students want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desire for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also studies the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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