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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advances in distance learning technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to take courses online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with now that distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality control for these MOOCs is good? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Benin to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle inadequate 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 becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants need to understand these compelling new open education endeavours. Scholars want to understand how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this developing desire for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This amazing new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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