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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in blended learning technology enable humans all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning institutions are having to deal with now that blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Nigeria to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open education undertakings. Academics want to perceive how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this increasing demand for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also researches the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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