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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in distance learning technology make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Nigeria to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants want to better grasp these important new open educational endeavours. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this expanding desire for data the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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