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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advances in elearning have made it possible for humans all around the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning institutions are struggling with today because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Congo, (Congo  – Brazzaville) to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of these significant new open education ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Trainers want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding demand for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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