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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates topics relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in blended learning technology have provided the means for students in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education institutions have to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Nigeria to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this desire for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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