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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in online education technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning organizations have to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Eritrea to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage problems like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a expanding desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive these new open education endeavours. Public servants want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this increasing need for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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