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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores issues having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in online learning have enabled humans in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions assure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Congo, (Congo  – Brazzaville) to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants desire to understand these interesting new open educational undertakings. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this need for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This intriguing new book also addresses the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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