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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advances in elearning technology are empowering people in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. These massively open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology institutions have to deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Nigeria to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants want to better perceive these intriguing new open educational ventures. Scholars want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing demand for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This exciting new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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