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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for students all around the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning institutions are dealing with now that e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the training provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Eritrea to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. People want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this increasing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This amazing new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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