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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in online education technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOC classes are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online education institutions must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the education provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Nigeria to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders desire to understand these fascinating new open education undertakings. Professors want to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desire for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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