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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in digital education technology are enabling learners in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOCs are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education organizations are having to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Nigeria to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can teachers handle inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders desire to better perceive these important new open education initiatives. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing need for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also investigates the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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