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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in online learning technology make it possible for students all around the world to take courses online. These massive online courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we assure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Nigeria to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of low student motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand these compelling new open educational ventures. Students want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing demand for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also examines the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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