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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses issues relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in elearning have enabled people all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning organizations have to struggle with today because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Eritrea to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these compelling new open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this increasing need for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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