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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses subjects relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in blended learning are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning institutions have to struggle with now that elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants assure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Benin to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these promising new open education initiatives. Trainers want to grasp how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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