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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in learning technology make it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. Massive open online courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning organizations have to consider today because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants certify that the quality of these MOOCs is passable? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Benin to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desideratum to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Instructors want to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this developing desire for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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