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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates subjects relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in e-learning technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take classes online. MOOCs are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning institutions have to consider now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Nigeria to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of low motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. People want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This intriguing new book also talks about the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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