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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in elearning technology enable people in all parts of the world to take online classes. These MOOCs are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like Congo, (Congo  – Kinshasa) to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a developing need to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding demand for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also researches the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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