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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in online learning technology are empowering students in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that learning technology organizations have to struggle with today because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Nigeria to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants need to better perceive these promising new open education undertakings. Universities want to grasp how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this crescive demand for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This book also researches the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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