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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in e-learning technology have provided the means for learners all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning organizations have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is good? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Benin to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants get a handle on low motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders want to better comprehend these intriguing new open educational ventures. Scientists want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this desire for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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