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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in electronic education technology have made it possible for people all around the world to take part in classes online. These massive online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education organizations are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Nigeria to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of poor motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand these new open education endeavours. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Everyone wants to perceive how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this growing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This scholarly new book also reviews the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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