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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent developments in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for humans in all parts of the world to take online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning institutions have to deal with now that distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Benin to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants want to better grasp these promising new open education experiments. Universities want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive need for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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