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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in blended learning technology are making it possible for humans all over the world to be participants in courses online. These massive open courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning organizations are having to consider now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Benin to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders need to better grasp these interesting new open education endeavours. Teachers want to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this crescive demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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