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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in learning technology are enabling people in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning institutions are having to attend to now that online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the education provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Niger to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this developing demand for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also addresses the controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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