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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in distance learning technology have empowered learners in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning institutions are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Nigeria to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open education experiments. Everyone wants to understand how MOOC classes can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this growing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also studies the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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