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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern gains in online learning technology have enabled learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. MOOCs are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Benin to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants need to be more aware of these compelling new open education ventures. Trainers want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing desire for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also addresses the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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