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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in distance learning technology enable learners in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is good? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Eritrea to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage low motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more procurable there is a necessity to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing desire for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also studies the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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