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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in learning technology are making it possible for learners all around the world to participate in online courses. MOOCs are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Benin to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this expanding desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also studies the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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