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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have enabled people in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. These massively open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning institutions are having to consider today because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Nigeria to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing desideratum for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This scholarly new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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