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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in online learning technology have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC classes are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning institutions have to deal with now that learning technology is developing so swiftly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can stakeholders make sure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Benin to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Students want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this developing demand for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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