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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOCs are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Eritrea to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better perceive these exciting new open education experiments. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This interesting new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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