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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in distance learning technology have empowered people in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning institutions must deal with now that e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can institutions certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is good? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Eritrea to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a necessity to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these new open education endeavours. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing desire for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This sensational new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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