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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in learning technology make it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that blended learning organizations are dealing with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can participants assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Benin to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with low motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Universities and lots of other participants want to better grasp these interesting new open educational undertakings. Everybody wants to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing desideratum for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This intriguing new book also investigates the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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