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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates topics relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in blended learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOCs are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Nigeria to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open educational experiments. Educators want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this desire for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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