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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in technology-enhanced learning enable humans in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. MOOC courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning institutions are struggling with today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Benin to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Lecturers want to know how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this developing need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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