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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in e-learning have provided the means for students in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning organizations have to struggle with today because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like Nigeria to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators get a handle on poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this expanding desideratum for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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