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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in e-learning technology have empowered students in every nation on earth to take online classes. MOOC classes are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology institutions are dealing with now that e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we be assured that the education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Congo, (Congo  – Brazzaville) to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders need to understand these interesting new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to grasp how these massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing desire for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also explores the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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