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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in learning technology enable people in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are numerous subjects that e-learning institutions are considering now that blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Nigeria to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing need for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also examines the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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