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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in blended learning technology are empowering humans in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning institutions are having to attend to today because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers guarantee that the quality control for these MOOCs is adequate? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Nigeria to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp these important new open educational undertakings. Academics want to grasp how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this developing demand for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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