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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New developments in online education technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning institutions have to struggle with today because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is good? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Nigeria to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open education initiatives. Educators want to grasp how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this crescive desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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