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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern developments in online learning are empowering learners all over the world to take part in classes online. These MOOCs are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning institutions must deal with now that online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Benin to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a desire to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Professors want to grasp how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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