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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in distance learning have empowered students in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are quite a few subjects that elearning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Niger to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these significant new open education initiatives. Public servants want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this expanding demand for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also addresses the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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