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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in distance learning make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take online classes. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Benin to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants manage low student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these important new open education ventures. Academics want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing desideratum for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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