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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in online learning technology enable learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Eritrea to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Instructors want to know how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this desire for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also examines the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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