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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in distance learning enable humans all around the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education institutions are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can we certify that the education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Nigeria to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we handle low motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a need to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this developing desideratum for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This sensational new book also reviews the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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