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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in technology-enhanced learning are empowering students in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These massive open online courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology organizations must deal with now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Benin to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a need to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these new open education experiments. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this expanding desideratum for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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