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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in elearning technology have made it possible for students all over the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology institutions have to struggle with now that distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Eritrea to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders desire to better grasp these open educational undertakings. Instructors want to understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this growing desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This definitive new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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