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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in distance learning make it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Eritrea to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a growing need to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing desideratum for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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