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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in e-learning have enabled people in all parts of the world to take online courses. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants certify that the training provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Eritrea to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Scholars want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this developing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also studies the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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