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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in elearning have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take classes online. MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are several topics that e-learning institutions are considering now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of these MOOC classes is all right? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Benin to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding need for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This definitive new book also describes the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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