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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in blended learning technology are enabling learners all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning organizations are having to struggle with today because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Nigeria to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders need to better grasp these promising new open educational ventures. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this increasing demand for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also considers the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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