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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advances in blended learning technology have provided the means for learners all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Nigeria to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants want to better grasp these compelling new open educational ventures. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing need for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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