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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New advancements in blended learning are empowering humans in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several topics that blended learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Chad to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with low motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this developing desire for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also explores the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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