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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New changes in e-learning technology enable students in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Nigeria to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open education ventures. Students want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this developing need for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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