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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in distance learning technology have empowered people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders guarantee that the education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Eritrea to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants want to better grasp these significant new open educational ventures. Universities want to grasp how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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