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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in online learning technology have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to take classes online. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning organizations are having to consider now that online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Nigeria to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desideratum to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants desire to understand these significant new open education undertakings. Trainers want to grasp how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This definitive new book also researches the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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