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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in distance learning technology have empowered learners in nations all aver the world to take classes online. These massive open courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that blended learning organizations have to deal with today because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of these MOOC classes is good? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like Eritrea to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a increasing necessity to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Public servants want to know how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This sensational new book also studies the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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