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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern changes in distance learning technology have provided the means for humans in nations all around the world to take courses online. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology institutions are struggling with today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Eritrea to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a necessity to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Professors want to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this increasing desideratum for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also examines the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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