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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in distance learning technology are providing the means for humans all over the world to be participants in classes online. These massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning institutions are dealing with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can participants assure that the training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can stakeholders guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Nigeria to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open education initiatives. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this crescive demand for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also considers the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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