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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in blended learning enable people in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Nigeria to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Educators want to know how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing desire for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also addresses the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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