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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in distance learning are enabling humans all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology institutions are struggling with now that learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Benin to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a need to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open educational experiments. Students want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive desideratum for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This book also studies the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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