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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in online education are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC classes are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants certify that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Eritrea to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of poor motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp these interesting new open education endeavours. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this demand for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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