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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in blended learning technology have provided the means for people all over the world to take online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning technology institutions are having to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can organizations ensure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Benin to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle issues like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders want to understand these important new open education initiatives. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this developing demand for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This amazing new book also describes the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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