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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern advances in online learning technology are enabling students in nations all aver the world to take courses online. MOOCs are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are numerous topics that blended learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by organizations like Eritrea to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a growing need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these important new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this need for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also addresses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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