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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in learning technology are empowering learners in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology organizations must deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Eritrea to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Students want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this crescive need for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This interesting new book also researches the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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