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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for people all around the world to take courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning institutions have to struggle with today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the quality control for these MOOCs is decent? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Benin to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Universities want to perceive how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this developing desideratum for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also investigates the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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