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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in elearning technology are providing the means for people all over the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning organizations have to deal with today because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants assure that the education provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Congo, (Congo  – Kinshasa) to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open educational experiments. Universities want to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desire for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This scholarly new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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