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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning organizations must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Nigeria to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants want to understand these important new open education endeavours. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To handle this increasing demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also considers the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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