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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that researches subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning organizations must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Eritrea to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this growing desideratum for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also describes the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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