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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in distance learning have made it possible for learners all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book also documents active learning solutions that can help motivate students to engage in more productive learning experiences. There are quite a few subjects that online learning organizations are struggling with now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Nigeria to conduct these massive open online courses? How can organizations handle problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a demand to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Teachers want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this demand for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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