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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in e-learning technology enable humans in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning institutions must deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What business models are being used by institutions like Benin to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As distance learning becomes more procurable there is a growing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and many other participants desire to better perceive these important new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing demand for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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