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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in elearning have provided the means for learners in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOC classes are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning institutions have to deal with today because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Niger to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing necessity to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to perceive how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also examines the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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