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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in online education technology are empowering students in nations all aver the world to take online courses. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Eritrea to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators manage low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants want to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Professors want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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