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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in online education are empowering students in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. MOOC classes are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning organizations are considering now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Niger to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing necessity to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Students want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desire for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This exciting new book also explores the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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