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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in distance learning have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Benin to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Professors want to know how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this developing desideratum for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also addresses the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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