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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in distance learning enable learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Congo, (Congo  – Brazzaville) to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these open education ventures. Trainers want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this demand for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also talks about the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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