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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in digital education technology are enabling people all around the world to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several subjects that elearning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Eritrea to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more procurable there is a developing desideratum to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these exciting new open educational endeavours. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this developing need for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This book also addresses the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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