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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in elearning have enabled people in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology institutions are having to consider today because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the education provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Benin to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders want to understand these open educational endeavours. People want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also talks about the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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