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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in e-learning technology have provided the means for students all over the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a lot of subjects that online education institutions are having to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations assure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Nigeria to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Students want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing demand for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also discusses the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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