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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in blended learning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning institutions are struggling with today because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Nigeria to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants need to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education experiments. Everybody wants to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also reviews the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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