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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in online learning are empowering humans in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Nigeria to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand these compelling new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this developing need for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This sensational 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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