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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in blended learning make it possible for students all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology institutions are considering now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Eritrea to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp these promising new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing desideratum for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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