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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores issues relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New changes in electronic education technology make it possible for students in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. MOOC classes are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning organizations are considering more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Nigeria to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Universities want to better understand how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this increasing desideratum for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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