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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in distance learning have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to take courses online. Massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning organizations are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can stakeholders certify that the training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Nigeria to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants want to better grasp these exciting new open education endeavours. People want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing need for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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