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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in blended learning technology are enabling people all around the world to take courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These online MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the quality control for these MOOCs is good? How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Congo, (Congo  – Brazzaville) to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this demand for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This book also articulates the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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