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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in distance learning technology are providing the means for students all around the world to participate in online classes. These MOOCs are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to consider now that learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Nigeria to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Researchers want to better understand how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this growing demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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