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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advances in learning technology are making it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to take online courses. These massive online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are numerous topics that elearning technology institutions have to struggle with today because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Nigeria to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a desire to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Professors want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desire for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also explores the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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