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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that researches topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in online learning have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These massive online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Benin to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Public servants want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding demand for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This stimulating new book also examines the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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