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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in digital education technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These massive open courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Nigeria to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Instructors want to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this expanding demand for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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