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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in elearning are making it possible for learners all around the world to be participants in courses online. These massive open courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Eritrea to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of low motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Students want to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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