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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern developments in blended learning are empowering learners all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning organizations are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is developing so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can stakeholders guarantee that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Niger to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on poor student motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing need for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also studies the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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