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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about subjects relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in online learning are empowering people in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. These online MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Nigeria to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle problems like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open educational experiments. People want to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desire for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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