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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines subjects regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in online learning are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Nigeria to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants want to be more aware of these open education ventures. Lecturers want to understand how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing need for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also addresses the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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