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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in e-learning technology have empowered learners all around the world to take classes online. These MOOCs are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology organizations have to struggle with now that distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Nigeria to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this increasing desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This book also reviews the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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