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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in e-learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology organizations have to struggle with now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Nigeria to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these open education endeavours. Corporations want to understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this increasing demand for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This scholarly new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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