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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern advances in distance learning technology are making it possible for students in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. These online MOOC courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning institutions have to deal with today because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can stakeholders guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Nigeria to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle poor motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these open educational initiatives. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To satisfy this increasing desire for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This book also describes the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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