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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in learning technology make it possible for humans all over the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can participants assure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Eritrea to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desire to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants need to understand the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Academics want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This interesting new book also describes the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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