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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in online education technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online education institutions are considering today because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the quality of these MOOCs is all right? How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Eritrea to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding demand for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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