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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores issues having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology are enabling students all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning institutions have to deal with today because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can institutions assure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Nigeria to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Researchers want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this growing demand for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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