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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent changes in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners all around the world to take classes online. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning institutions must deal with today because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Nigeria to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? 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 student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open educational undertakings. Universities want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desideratum for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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