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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates issues relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take online classes. MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology organizations are having to attend to today because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Nigeria to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As electronic educational technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To satisfy this increasing need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also articulates the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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