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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advances in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for students in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning organizations are struggling with now that distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Eritrea to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of low motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Universities want to perceive how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this increasing need for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also considers the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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