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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in blended learning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOCs are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology organizations are considering today because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Eritrea to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants handle issues like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these significant new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding need for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also examines the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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