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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in blended learning technology enable humans in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology organizations must deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants certify that the training provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Niger to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these open education experiments. Scientists want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desire for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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