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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in distance learning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOC classes are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Benin to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To satisfy this growing desideratum for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also explores the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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