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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in digital education technology enable people in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Benin to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open education endeavours. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing desire for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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