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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent changes in online education have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning institutions are dealing with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Eritrea to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this developing demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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