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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in distance learning technology enable learners in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning institutions are having to attend to today because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Nigeria to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open education undertakings. Academics want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this expanding need for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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