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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern developments in distance learning are empowering students in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These online MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Benin to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants need to better comprehend these open education initiatives. Universities want to perceive how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this growing desire for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also researches the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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