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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in online learning make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. These massive open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning organizations are considering now that learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Benin to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this expanding need for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This definitive new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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