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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates issues relating to open education resources and massively open online courses. Recent changes in learning technology have empowered people in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. MOOCs are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is decent? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Nigeria to conduct these massive open online courses? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these important new open educational experiments. Trainers want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this growing desire for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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