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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take courses online. These massively open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Nigeria to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing necessity to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this growing desire for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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