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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New gains in distance learning have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning technology organizations are having to consider now that online learning technology is improving so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can teachers certify that the quality control for these massive open online courses is respectable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Nigeria to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these open educational initiatives. Academics want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desire for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also considers the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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