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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in blended learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology institutions are considering now that learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Nigeria to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage poor motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants need to better understand these exciting new open education undertakings. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this desire for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This authoritative new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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