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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in online learning have enabled people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning institutions have to deal with today because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Eritrea to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this desideratum for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also explores the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources