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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new advancements in electronic educational technology are providing the means for students all over the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can participants assure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Nigeria to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Universities and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Teachers want to comprehend how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this need for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This gripping new book also talks about the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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