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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in blended learning enable learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with today because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Eritrea to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of poor motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open educational ventures. Researchers want to better understand how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this growing need for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also researches the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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