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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for learners all over the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOCs are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education institutions are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Benin to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Students want to better understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing need for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also explores the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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