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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. MOOC classes are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Niger to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants need to understand these interesting new open education initiatives. Scholars want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this demand for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also considers the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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