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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in e-learning technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These online MOOCs are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning organizations are struggling with now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Nigeria to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand these promising new open educational initiatives. Educators want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this developing demand for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also explores the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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