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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in online learning technology have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Benin to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open education endeavours. Everybody wants to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this desire for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also addresses the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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