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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in distance learning technology make it possible for people all around the world to take online classes. These massively open online courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning institutions are struggling with today because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Nigeria to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Trainers want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing need for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This thrilling new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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