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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in digital education technology are enabling people all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning institutions have to deal with now that distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Benin to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we manage problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Public servants want to understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this need for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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