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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in technology-enhanced learning have enabled learners all around the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that distance learning organizations are dealing with today because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Congo, (Congo  – Kinshasa) to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive these compelling new open education ventures. Educators want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this desire for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also studies the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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