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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in elearning technology are empowering students all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Benin to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants would like to better understand these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This book also talks about the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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