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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in blended learning are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to take online courses. Massively open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators be assured that the education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Benin to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of low motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders want to understand these interesting new open educational endeavours. Students want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this desideratum for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also talks about the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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