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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in online learning make it possible for humans all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology institutions have to struggle with now that blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Nigeria to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education experiments. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding demand for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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