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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advances in blended learning technology are enabling people all over the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Eritrea to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of low motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these open education initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Intellectuals want to grasp how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this desideratum for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also analyzes the controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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