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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in blended learning have empowered learners in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC classes are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider today because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Nigeria to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp these fascinating new open education ventures. Students want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding demand for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also considers the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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