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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in distance learning technology are providing the means for humans all around the world to take online classes. MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Nigeria to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online learning becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open education initiatives. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this increasing need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also studies the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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