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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in digital education technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology organizations are dealing with in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Nigeria to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding need for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also describes the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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