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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in blended learning technology have provided the means for students all around the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. There are quite a few issues that online education organizations are having to consider now that distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the quality control for these MOOCs is respectable? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Eritrea to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Academics want to better understand how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this expanding demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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