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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches issues pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in online education technology have enabled people in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. MOOC classes are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Nigeria to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators handle problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of these open educational experiments. Academics want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this developing desideratum for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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