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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in distance learning have made it possible for learners all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology institutions are struggling with now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the education provided by these MOOC courses is all right? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Nigeria to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more procurable there is a desire to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants want to better perceive these compelling new open education initiatives. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this desire for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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