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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in e-learning are empowering students in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. These online MOOC courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning institutions are dealing with now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Benin to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a need to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these significant new open education initiatives. Academics want to grasp how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this desideratum for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also explores the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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