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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent gains in blended learning have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning organizations must deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Benin to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this growing desire for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also explores the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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