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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in blended learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online education institutions have to consider now that distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can stakeholders guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Nigeria to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to know how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing need for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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