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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in e-learning technology enable learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations guarantee that the training provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Nigeria to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a demand to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants need to understand these compelling new open education undertakings. Instructors want to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this developing desideratum for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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