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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in distance learning technology have enabled people in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. These massive open courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book also documents active learning solutions that can help motivate students to engage in more productive learning experiences. There are many subjects that online education institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can organizations certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is good? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Congo, (Congo  – Kinshasa) to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a developing need to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants desire to understand these promising new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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