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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new evolvements in digital education technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take courses online. These MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can we make sure that the quality control for these MOOCs is respectable? How can students guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Nigeria to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can educators deal with inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Educators want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive desire for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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