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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in blended learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive online courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that learning technology institutions are dealing with now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Benin to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a increasing demand to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Educators want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this increasing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This sensational new book also talks about the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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