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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in blended learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Benin to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open education endeavours. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding desire for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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