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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in electronic educational technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. These massive open courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Nigeria to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desire for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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