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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New changes in e-learning are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Eritrea to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Instructors want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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