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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in distance learning technology have empowered humans in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Benin to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand these exciting new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this increasing demand for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This interesting new book also articulates the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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