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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in electronic educational technology are empowering humans in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality control for these MOOCs is acceptable? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Benin to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand these open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this developing demand for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This book also considers the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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