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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in distance learning technology have enabled learners in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can organizations guarantee that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Benin to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage issues like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational undertakings. People want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this need for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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