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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in distance learning technology make it possible for people all around the world to take courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education institutions are having to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Benin to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a demand to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of these open educational undertakings. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Scholars want to grasp how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing desideratum for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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