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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in online learning are making it possible for learners all around the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology organizations must deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Benin to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with low motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp these important new open educational initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Academics want to perceive how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this growing desideratum for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also examines the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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