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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New advancements in e-learning technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning institutions are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can we be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Benin to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage issues like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Instructors want to perceive how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this developing desire for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also considers the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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