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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in blended learning technology have empowered people in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. MOOCs are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning institutions must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Niger to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Universities and many other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding desire for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This interesting new book also researches the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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