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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates issues regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in learning technology are enabling humans all over the world to participate in classes online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology organizations are considering today because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality control for these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Eritrea to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a desire to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also considers the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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