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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in e-learning technology have enabled students all over the world to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is decent? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Nigeria to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open education undertakings. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this developing need for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This interesting new book also explores the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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