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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in blended learning technology are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take courses online. These MOOC classes are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology institutions are considering today because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Benin to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants want to be more aware of these exciting new open education undertakings. Everybody wants to grasp how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this increasing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also investigates the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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