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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in distance learning enable learners in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning organizations have to consider more than ever because learning technology is improving so fast. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can we ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Nigeria to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this increasing desideratum for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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