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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses topics relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in electronic education technology have provided the means for students all around the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning organizations have to deal with now that online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants assure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is adequate? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Benin to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these promising new open education ventures. Everyone wants to grasp how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this expanding desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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