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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology are empowering humans in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOCs are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is good? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Benin to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants want to understand the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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