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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in distance learning enable students in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning institutions are having to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Nigeria to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Educators want to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing desire for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This interesting new book also researches the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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