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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in blended learning technology have provided the means for people all over the world to take online courses. These MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning organizations must deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Nigeria to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education experiments. Students want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this expanding need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This thrilling new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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