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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews issues pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in distance learning technology have empowered people all around the world to participate in classes online. These massive open courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Nigeria to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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