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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New developments in online education make it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning institutions are dealing with now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Benin to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this need for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This book also examines the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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