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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in online education technology have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Eritrea to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants would like to better understand these promising new open educational ventures. Scholars want to grasp how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this expanding desideratum for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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