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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in distance learning technology have enabled learners in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. Massive open online courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Congo, (Congo  – Brazzaville) to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As elearning becomes more available there is a developing necessity to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of these important new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this developing demand for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This amazing new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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