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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New changes in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are many subjects that elearning technology institutions are struggling with today because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can we be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is decent? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Eritrea to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants want to better understand these open education initiatives. People want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desire for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This thrilling new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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