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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern gains in elearning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to participate in online classes. These massive open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online education institutions have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Nigeria to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Educators want to know how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this demand for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also talks about the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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