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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers subjects having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in online education have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Eritrea to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants want to better grasp these intriguing new open education ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Universities want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing need for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also investigates the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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