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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in learning technology are making it possible for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning organizations are having to consider today because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Congo, (Congo  – Brazzaville) to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding demand to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these open education experiments. Academics want to understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this expanding demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This book also examines the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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