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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New advancements in e-learning have enabled humans in nations all aver the world to take courses online. These MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology institutions have to consider now that online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Benin to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants desire to be more aware of these open education ventures. Students want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desire for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also researches the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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