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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in distance learning have empowered students in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can participants make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by organizations like Benin to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants desire to understand these exciting new open education experiments. Students want to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this growing need for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also studies the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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