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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in digital education technology are providing the means for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that blended learning organizations have to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Benin to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle problems like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this crescive need for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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