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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new developments in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to take online courses. These online MOOCs are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Benin to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Educators want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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