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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in distance learning have provided the means for students all over the world to be participants in courses online. Massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Nigeria to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this need for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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