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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses subjects having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest advances in online learning technology are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. These massive open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education organizations have to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Nigeria to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a necessity to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Trainers want to grasp how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this increasing desire for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also examines the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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