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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in distance learning are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take classes online. Massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning organizations have to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Eritrea to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of low motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Trainers want to better understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this need for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This interesting new book also examines the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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