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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in distance learning have enabled humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology organizations are having to deal with now that distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants certify that teachers 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 innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing demand for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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