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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that researches topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New improvements in blended learning are enabling humans all around the world to participate in courses online. Massive open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are many issues that online learning institutions are considering more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Niger to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a developing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open education initiatives. Students want to know how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this desire for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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