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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in blended learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider now that e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Benin to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Everyone wants to perceive how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this desideratum for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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