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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern advances in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners all around the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOCs are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Benin to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Scientists want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing desire for details the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This intriguing new book also examines the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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