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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for learners all over the world to take part in courses online. These MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that distance learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can participants be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Nigeria to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders need to understand these compelling new open educational experiments. Educators want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desideratum for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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