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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology enable learners in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning institutions must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Benin to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with low motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open education undertakings. Researchers want to better understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this growing desire for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also articulates the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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