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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in blended learning technology are empowering learners in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning institutions have to struggle with now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Benin to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Professors want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this desire for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This interesting new book also deals with the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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