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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in blended learning technology make it possible for students in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning institutions are having to deal with today because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Nigeria to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like low motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open educational endeavours. Professors want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding desire for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also explores the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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