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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in learning technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. These massive open courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning institutions are dealing with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is all right? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Niger to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these significant new open educational experiments. Corporations want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this increasing desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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