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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in elearning are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Benin to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Public servants want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this growing need for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also deals with the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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