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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates subjects relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology have enabled learners all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive open courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with today because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Nigeria to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing demand for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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