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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in technology-enhanced learning have enabled people in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Eritrea to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a demand to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open education experiments. Students want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this increasing desire for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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