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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in electronic education technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Nigeria to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desire for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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