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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern advances in e-learning technology have empowered learners in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Eritrea to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Public servants and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This interesting new book also reviews the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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