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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in electronic education technology are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. MOOC courses are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning technology organizations must deal with now that online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Eritrea to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of these significant new open education initiatives. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also deals with the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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