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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New gains in electronic education technology are empowering students in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. These MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology organizations are considering today because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Eritrea to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Researchers want to know how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this expanding need for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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