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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern developments in digital education technology have provided the means for people all around the world to take courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators assure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Nigeria to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a need to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open education ventures. Students want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing desideratum for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This book also researches the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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