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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New evolvements in blended learning make it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. MOOC classes are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology institutions have to deal with today because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is good? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Benin to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of low motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education endeavours. Students want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding desire for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also reviews the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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