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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new changes in electronic educational technology make it possible for people all over the world to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education organizations have to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can teachers make sure that the quality control for these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Eritrea to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open education experiments. Professors want to perceive how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also articulates the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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