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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in distance learning technology have provided the means for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are many topics that distance learning organizations are struggling with now that learning technology is improving so fast. How can we guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Benin to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants need to be more aware of these open educational experiments. People want to better understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this growing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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