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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in online learning are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Benin to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this crescive need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This intriguing new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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