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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in technology-enhanced learning have empowered humans in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Eritrea to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants want to be more aware of these promising new open education initiatives. Teachers want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing demand for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also considers the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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