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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in e-learning technology are empowering humans in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Benin to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants need to be more aware of these promising new open educational undertakings. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this expanding desideratum for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This interesting new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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