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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in technology-enhanced learning are empowering people in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. MOOCs are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are a variety of issues that e-learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Benin to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to understand how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this crescive desire for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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