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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores topics pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in online learning technology have empowered humans all around the world to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning institutions are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Benin to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these open education ventures. Educators want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive desire for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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