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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in online learning technology are enabling learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of these massive open online courses is decent? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Eritrea to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a need to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this increasing need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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