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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent advances in distance learning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC classes are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Benin to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Scientists and many other participants want to better perceive these new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to grasp how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this demand for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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