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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in blended learning are empowering people in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOCs are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with today because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Nigeria to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a need to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants desire to better comprehend these promising new open educational ventures. Public servants want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This amazing new book also researches the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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