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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in elearning are empowering humans in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These massive open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning organizations have to deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Niger to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand these new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding demand for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This new book also studies the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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