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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in online learning enable learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology organizations must deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Benin to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desideratum for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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