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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in blended learning technology are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can stakeholders guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Niger to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open educational undertakings. People want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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