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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in technology-enhanced learning are empowering humans all over the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology institutions are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Benin to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Trainers want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing desire for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also deals with the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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