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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in elearning have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning institutions must deal with now that blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Eritrea to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive these open education undertakings. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this expanding need for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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