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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent developments in electronic educational technology have empowered people in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning organizations are having to consider now that online learning technology is developing so fast. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can we certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Nigeria to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with poor motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Scholars want to understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desideratum for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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