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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in online learning are empowering people in every nation on earth to take online courses. These massive online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online education organizations have to consider more than ever because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Eritrea to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to comprehend how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this expanding need for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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