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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in online education technology are making it possible for people all over the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOCs are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning institutions are considering more than ever because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers guarantee that the training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can stakeholders guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Nigeria to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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