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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in elearning have provided the means for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. Massive open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology institutions are struggling with now that learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? 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 optimal? How can educators deal with inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to grasp how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this developing desire for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This book also explores the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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