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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in online learning are enabling people all over the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning organizations are having to consider now that e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Benin to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand these open education ventures. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this increasing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also examines the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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