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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in distance learning are providing the means for people all over the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology organizations must deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Benin to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders desire to better grasp these significant new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to grasp how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this crescive demand for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This interesting new book also addresses the key controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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