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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners all around the world to be participants in classes online. These massive online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can participants be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Nigeria to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Universities want to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desire for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also describes the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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