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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in distance learning have provided the means for learners all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators assure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is decent? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Eritrea to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education ventures. Students want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this growing desideratum for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also considers the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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