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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in elearning are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning organizations must deal with now that learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants assure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is decent? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Nigeria to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding desire for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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