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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in distance learning are providing the means for people all around the world to be participants in online classes. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These online MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education organizations have to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Benin to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders want to understand these compelling new open education undertakings. Scholars want to understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this crescive demand for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also considers the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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