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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern improvements in e-learning technology have enabled learners in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. These online MOOCs are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with today because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Nigeria to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a desideratum to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive these exciting new open education ventures. Educators want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this growing need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also studies the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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