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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in blended learning technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning institutions have to struggle with now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Nigeria to conduct these massive open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more available there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing need for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also articulates the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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