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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to take online classes. MOOC classes are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are quite a few topics that learning technology institutions are having to consider today because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Nigeria to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants desire to better perceive these new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to comprehend how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this growing demand for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also describes the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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