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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern gains in distance learning technology are empowering learners all over the world to take online courses. These MOOCs are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can organizations make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Benin to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like low motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing necessity to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these open education ventures. Lecturers want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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