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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent advances in elearning technology enable people in nations all around the world to take courses online. These massive open courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Nigeria to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can participants get a handle on poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp these significant new open educational endeavours. Everybody wants to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this need for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also studies the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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