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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in online education are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Nigeria to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open education undertakings. Lecturers want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this growing desideratum for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also describes the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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