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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers subjects having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in electronic educational technology are empowering students in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that blended learning organizations are considering now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can institutions assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Eritrea to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this increasing desire for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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