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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in distance learning are enabling people in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These MOOCs are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can organizations ensure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Eritrea to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this demand for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also addresses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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