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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in distance learning technology make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. Massive open online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can participants assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is good? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Nigeria to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders would like to better understand these fascinating new open education endeavours. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this desideratum for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also explores the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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