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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in distance learning are enabling learners in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators make sure that the education provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Benin to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to grasp how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this developing desire for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This amazing new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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