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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in e-learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Benin to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more available there is a growing need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open education initiatives. Teachers want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this crescive demand for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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