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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in online education are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These massive open courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality control for these MOOCs is acceptable? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Niger to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with poor student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive these significant new open education undertakings. Public servants want to know how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this expanding desideratum for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This book also examines the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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