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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern advances in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners all around the world to participate in courses online. These massive open courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning institutions are struggling with today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Benin to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage low motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Students want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding need for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also researches the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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