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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in online learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These massive online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Niger to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of low motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders desire to better understand these intriguing new open education ventures. Instructors want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this developing desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also researches the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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