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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in technology-enhanced learning are enabling learners in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. Massive open online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Nigeria to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like low motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants need to better understand these significant new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this crescive desideratum for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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