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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates topics relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in blended learning technology have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology organizations are struggling with today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can we assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Niger to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more available there is a expanding need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand these significant new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desideratum for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also deals with the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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