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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in elearning are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. These massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Congo, (Congo  – Brazzaville) to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants manage poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of these interesting new open education initiatives. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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