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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in elearning technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning organizations are having to deal with today because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Nigeria to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can we handle problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Public servants want to know how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing desire for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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