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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent advances in online education are enabling students all over the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning organizations are having to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Benin to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like low motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open education endeavours. People want to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this growing need for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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