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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that talks about subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in distance learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology institutions are having to deal with today because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is good? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Eritrea to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As electronic educational technology becomes more prolific there is a necessity to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants would like to better grasp these new open education endeavours. Professors want to know how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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