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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in online learning technology make it possible for humans all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning institutions have to deal with today because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Nigeria to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants manage poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Corporations want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this developing desideratum for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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