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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in electronic educational technology have enabled students in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology institutions are struggling with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Eritrea to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp these promising new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to perceive how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this need for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This new book also explores the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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