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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in distance learning technology have provided the means for people all over the world to take part in online courses. MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Nigeria to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders desire to better understand these new open educational ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this developing demand for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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