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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in elearning have enabled people in all parts of the world to take classes online. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online education institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Benin to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a increasing demand to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these open education undertakings. Researchers want to perceive how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This book also describes the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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