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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in online learning enable humans all over the world to be participants in classes online. Massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Benin to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with low motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of these new open educational initiatives. Students want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding desideratum for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This scholarly new book also describes the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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