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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in online education are empowering people in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology organizations have to deal with now that blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality control for these MOOCs is adequate? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What business strategies are being used by institutions like Benin to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this growing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This intriguing new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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