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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in online learning have enabled learners all over the world to be participants in online courses. These massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning institutions have to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Nigeria to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to know how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this demand for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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