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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in blended learning technology are empowering students all around the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning organizations have to deal with now that online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Nigeria to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open education experiments. Scholars want to perceive how massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this expanding need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This amazing new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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