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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New evolvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. These massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning technology organizations are considering today because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Benin to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we deal with inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of these new open educational initiatives. Universities want to know how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this growing desire for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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