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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in blended learning technology are empowering people all around the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOCs are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning organizations are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Benin to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these promising new open education experiments. People want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this developing desire for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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