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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in e-learning enable people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Benin to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like low motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about these important new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this increasing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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