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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in e-learning technology are enabling learners all around the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOCs are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Eritrea to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this developing need for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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