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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Nigeria to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open education ventures. Students want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also deals with the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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