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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern developments in distance learning technology are providing the means for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions certify that the training provided by these MOOCs is good? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Nigeria to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Everybody wants to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this expanding demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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