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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates issues regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in blended learning make it possible for humans in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to attend to today because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Nigeria to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage issues like inadequate learner 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 elearning becomes more widespread there is a desire to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants need to be more aware of these interesting new open educational experiments. Scientists want to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this desire for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also reviews the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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