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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern changes in e-learning technology have enabled students in every nation on earth to take classes online. These massive open courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning institutions are having to consider now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we ensure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Nigeria to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on low learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this increasing desideratum for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This definitive new book also reviews the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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