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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that deals with issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in distance learning technology are providing the means for humans in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations certify that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Eritrea to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Students and many other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to know how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing desire for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also explores the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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