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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes issues relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in elearning technology are making it possible for students all over the world to take part in online classes. These massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can participants be assured that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Benin to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of these promising new open education undertakings. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this increasing need for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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