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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in elearning make it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning organizations are having to consider today because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Nigeria to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open educational experiments. Students want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive need for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This book also reviews the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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