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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in blended learning technology have empowered students in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology organizations are considering now that learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations assure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Eritrea to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this desideratum for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This new book also studies the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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