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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advances in distance learning are providing the means for students in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massive open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology organizations are having to attend to now that online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we ensure that the quality of these MOOCs is adequate? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Benin to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these important new open education ventures. Teachers want to grasp how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desideratum for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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