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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in electronic education technology have empowered people in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. MOOC classes are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions are having to consider now that online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Eritrea to conduct these massively open online courses? How can stakeholders manage inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Instructors want to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this developing need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also examines the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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