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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in e-learning have enabled learners in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC classes are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning organizations are dealing with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Nigeria to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these significant new open education initiatives. Professors want to grasp how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this need for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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