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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern changes in e-learning have empowered students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Eritrea to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desire for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also explores the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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