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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in elearning have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Niger to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational experiments. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this increasing desire for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also talks about the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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