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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in blended learning technology have enabled people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are several subjects that elearning organizations are considering more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Chad to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing desire for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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