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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New advancements in technology-enhanced learning enable humans all around the world to take classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. Massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education institutions are considering today because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Benin to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like low motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders would like to better perceive these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to comprehend how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this expanding desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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