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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. Massive open online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Nigeria to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage low student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open education ventures. Students want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this developing desideratum for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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