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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in e-learning technology have provided the means for learners in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. These MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the training provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Nigeria to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with poor motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this crescive desire for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also researches the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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