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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in online education technology enable students in every nation on earth to take online classes. MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology organizations are considering now that online education technology is developing so fast. How can organizations ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Benin to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Scientists want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desire for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This book also describes the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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