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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new improvements in technology-enhanced learning have empowered learners in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because online education technology is developing so fast. How can educators assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Benin to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Universities want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing demand for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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