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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in distance learning technology are empowering learners in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOCs are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology institutions are dealing with now that blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations be assured that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Eritrea to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we get a handle on inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Professors want to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding demand for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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